Summary of the latest Premier League standings after Liverpool drew with Chelsea, with bad news for both teams.
On 9 May 2026 GMT+7, here is the latest Premier League standings summary following the first match of Week 36. Liverpool hosted Chelsea at Anfield, managing only a 1-1 draw against Chelsea, who had lost six consecutive league matches.
1. Arsenal (35 matches) 76 points *Qualified for Champions League
2. Manchester City (34 matches) 71 points *Qualified for Champions League
3. Manchester United (35 matches) 64 points *Qualified for Champions League
4. Liverpool (36 matches) 59 points
5. Aston Villa (35 matches) 58 points
6. Bournemouth (35 matches) 52 points
7. Brentford (35 matches) 51 points
8. Brighton (35 matches) 50 points
9. Chelsea (36 matches) 49 points
After this match, Liverpool, under coach Arne Slot, still needs 3 points from their remaining 2 matches to guarantee a top 5 finish and a spot in the UEFA Champions League without relying on other conditions.
Meanwhile, Chelsea earned their first point in 7 matches but remain 3 points behind Bournemouth. Their chances of finishing 6th in the last two games remain slim. Their last hope to reach the Champions League is to finish 6th and hope Aston Villa wins the Europa League while also finishing 5th.